In this article Joel Cayne (Software Developer, IBM) describes how to use IBM UrbanCode Deploy to define a DevOps deployment solution for IBM MobileFirst Platform foundation (formerly Worklight) mobile artifacts. By defining a deployment using UrbanCode Deploy with the IBM MobileFirst Platform plugin, mobile teams can respond to feedback faster and have a repeatable process with reduced risk.

Clean Rational Team Concert build workspacesWhen multiple builds run on multiple machines the process of maintaining the infrastructure can become a problem. In this article you will learn how an automated build cleaning process can improve the continuous integration environment and reduce manual maintenance.

Do yourself a favour and take a moment to read through his automated solutions and get started on that Spring cleaning a bit early, before your competitors, and get that build workspace spotless so you and your developers can work without the clutter.

Paul Gorans has written a great article outlining the Three deadly pitfalls to avoid on agile implementations and how to avoid them. And Paul would know... he is the global leader of the Accelerated Solution Delivery practice for IBM Global Business Services. He and his team support "agile with discipline" services, work with other IBM groups to integrate agile practices into services and product implementation engagements, and provide agile training to IBM Global Business Services professionals. So head on over to the Rational Technical Library and check out his skilled and experienced advice on how you too can avoid these pitfalls:

Three deadly pitfalls to avoid on agile implementationsSummary: Businesses need innovation in today’s marketplace. This is not always easy and, in many cases, a new approach is required to reinvigorate innovation. An agile delivery approach can provide substantial, quantifiable business value compared to traditional approaches, but you have to do more than decide that you're going to implement agile. Many agile implementations start off with good intentions, but do not deliver on the promise of agile because of a lack of experience, plan and executive sponsorship. If you can address these challenges, your agile projects are more likely to succeed.